The trend series for the value of total commercial finance commitments decreased 1.4% in January 2010 compared with December 2009. Revolving credit commitments decreased 4.3% and fixed lending commitments decreased 0.4%.

The seasonally adjusted series for the value of total commercial finance commitments decreased 1.6 % in January 2010. Revolving credit commitments fell 6.7%, while fixed lending commitments rose 0.3%.

The value of commitments for the purchase of dwellings by individuals for rent or resale (trend) increased 1.0% in January 2010, following an increase of 1.2% in December 2009. The seasonally adjusted series rose 2.4% in January 2010.

PURCHASE OF DWELLINGS BY INDIVIDUALS FOR RENT OR RESALE

LEASE FINANCE

(Table 1)

The value of lease finance commitments (trend) decreased 1.8% in January 2010. The seasonally adjusted series decreased 10.3%.

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